Political Science - 2013 and beyond

PO106 The Government of the United States PO 107 Kansas and the U.S. State and Local Government PO 225 Introduction to International Politics PO 235 Introduction to Comparative Politics PO 308 Federalism and Public Policies PO 325 Advanced International Politics PO 335 Advanced Comparative Politics PO 390 Applied Political Research PO 450 Senior Seminar

A further nine (9) credit hours from the following upper division courses:

PO 371 Topics in American Politics and Government PO 372 Topics in Comparative Politics PO 373 Topics in International Relations PO 374 Topics in Public Administration PO 396 Topics in Applied Research PO 397 Advanced Applied Research

What's an Ichabod?

Washburn's mascot, the Ichabod, honors the school's early benefactor, Ichabod Washburn, a 19th century Massachusetts industrialist. The original design of the studious-looking, tuxedo-clad figure was created in 1938 by Bradbury Thompson (ba '34), who became an internationally acclaimed graphic artist. Design wasn't Thompson's only consideration. To the stylized Ichabod the artist attributed the qualities of "...courage and enthusiasm, as shown by his brisk walk. He is democratic and courteous, for he tips his hat as he passes. Sincere in his search for truth and knowledge, he studiously carries a book under his arm..."